Queensland Swears In Thomas Bradley, Its First Openly Gay Governor
A Court of Appeal judge from Far North Queensland, Thomas Bradley was sworn in as the state's 28th governor on November 1. Here's who he is and what the role actually does.
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Coos Huijsen, the Dutch MP Who Came Out in 1976, Has Died at 87
Coos Huijsen is widely remembered as the first openly gay member of a national parliament anywhere. He came out after his partner was challenged at his swearing-in, then spent 50 years as a teacher, historian and campaigner. He died in Amsterdam on October 19.
Portugal's Flag Fight Isn't Over: CDS Rewrites the Rules After President's Veto
President Seguro sent Portugal's ban on 'ideological' flags back to parliament in June. Now parliament has passed a rewrite that spells out exactly which flags are allowed — with a PSD carve-out that may or may not leave room for the rainbow flag.
Thailand's First Openly Gay Senator: Marriage Equality 'Totally Changed How the World Perceived Us'
At the WorldPride Human Rights Conference in Amsterdam, Senator Pornchai Witayalerdpan reflected on what a year and a half of marriage equality has done for Thailand's global standing — and what's still unfinished at home.
Bev Craig Elected Mayor of Greater Manchester, a New High-Water Mark for Out Politicians in Britain
The Belfast-born, openly lesbian Labour politician defeated Reform UK's Sian Astley to succeed Andy Burnham, who left the role after becoming UK Prime Minister.